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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.23, 1,061.50 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.23, 1,061.50 and 437.61 is: 603.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.23 : 1,061.50 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.23/1,061.50 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.23x = 1,061.50 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.23x = 464,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,523.02/769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.88

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